Kelly, Owens head to runoff for Horry Co. District 3 Republican Primary

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Bob Kelly and Oliver “Bubba” Owens will face each other in a runoff Republican primary election later this month for the District 3 seat of the Horry County Council, according to unofficial election results.

Kelly received 396 votes, 40.24 percent of the vote, short of the 51 percent required to win outright. Kelly and Owens will face off in a runoff election on November 17.

The winner will face Democrat Jimmy Washington in the General Election on December 22.

This morning is mild, muggy, and dry, but rain chances start to blossom as we get to the afternoon. Scattered showers and storms are expected this afternoon and they will quickly come to an end after sunset. Highs today will be in the mid to low 80s.

This morning is mild, muggy, and dry, but rain chances start to blossom as we get to the afternoon. Scattered showers and storms are expected this afternoon and they will quickly come to an end after sunset. Highs today will be in the mid to low 80s.

The organization predicted 10 to 16 tropical systems, with five to nine becoming hurricanes. One to four of those hurricanes is predicted to develop into major hurricanes of Category 3 strength or above.

The organization predicted 10 to 16 tropical systems, with five to nine becoming hurricanes. One to four of those hurricanes is predicted to develop into major hurricanes of Category 3 strength or above.